Introduction to Breakthrough Energy
Mario Fernandez

Brief overview of Breakthrough Energy Catalyst and its mission and sharing of the current state of cleantech and the deployment challenge

  • Mario Fernandez (Head of Catalyst at Breakthrough Energy)

    Mario Fernandez

    Head of Catalyst at Breakthrough Energy
The Funding Gap in Clean Tech
Mario Fernandez

- Explaining the capital requirements for first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects
- Challenges in accessing traditional infrastructure and project finance
- The role of flexible capital in accelerating deployment

  • Mario Fernandez (Head of Catalyst at Breakthrough Energy)

    Mario Fernandez

    Head of Catalyst at Breakthrough Energy
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst's 12 Keys to Scaling Up
Mario Fernandez

• Overview of the key principles
• Detailed discussion of 6-8 most critical keys, such as:
o Commit to a First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) Project
o Design for Modularity
o Sharpen Capex Cost-Down Strategy for FOAK
o Build-out Project Execution Team
o Price Offtakes Flexibly for FOAK
o Finalize the Puzzle Pieces
o Control Your Own Destiny
o Accelerate FOAK Project Development

  • Mario Fernandez (Head of Catalyst at Breakthrough Energy)

    Mario Fernandez

    Head of Catalyst at Breakthrough Energy
Q&A
Mario Fernandez
  • Mario Fernandez (Head of Catalyst at Breakthrough Energy)

    Mario Fernandez

    Head of Catalyst at Breakthrough Energy
Tea and Networking